Ahead of his 25th birthday on Saturday, Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama has been officially announced as a new Tottenham Hotspur player.
After becoming the first Kenyan to feature in the English Premier League, the physically imposing defensive midfielder leaves Southampton for the North London club, signing a five-year deal that will see him playing Champions League football next season.
The Kenya international flew in to London from Nairobi last weekend to complete a medical and finalise the deal, but Spurs only confirmed the deal via Twitter on Thursday night.
The midfielder has agreed a contract with the Club until 2021. #WelcomeWanyama pic.twitter.com/1ykqSkTIXv
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 23, 2016
‘We are delighted to announce that we have completed the transfer of Victor Wanyama from Southampton. The midfielder has agreed a contract with the club until 2021,’ Tottenham announced on their official Twitter handle.
![Southampton v Crystal Palace - Premier League](https://trueafrica.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/wanyama-1.jpeg)
Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino previously brought Wanyama to the Saints when he was in charge during the 2013-14 season, and he will now be reunited with the tactician who holds him in high esteem.
Wanyama has established himself as a respected player within the Premier League, contributing fine performances for Southampton during 94 appearances for the club.
The former Celtic player wrote a goodbye message to his Southampton fans and the club in general on his website, thanking them for his successful stint at the club.